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Christine Häsler has chaired the Klassikfestivals Berner Oberland since October 2026
Bern's former cantonal minister for culture has led the association of 14 classical festivals and concert series in the Bernese Oberland since 22 October 2026.
Christine Häsler, the Bernese cantonal minister responsible for culture from 2018 to 2026, has been president of the Klassikfestivals Berner Oberland association since 22 October 2026.12 It has existed since 2014 and today brings together fourteen festivals and concert series, from the Menuhin Festival Gstaad to the Bachwochen Thun.1 Häsler wants to show what these concerts mean for society and the economy – in her words, 11 million francs in turnover and 50'000 visitors.1
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- [1] Christine Häsler neu Präsidentin der Klassikfestivals Berner Oberland (Medienmitteilung, PDF) Klassikfestivals Berner Oberland · 22.10.2026 · Primary source klassikfestivals-berneroberland.ch accessed 24.10.2026
- [2] Häsler präsidiert Verband Klassikfestivals Berner Oberland Schweizer Musikzeitung · 23.10.2026 · Media report musikzeitung.ch accessed 24.10.2026
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